Just over a year since shutting its doors, Fish & Loaf is making its return to Toronto — this time in Richmond Hill. The Asian fusion restaurant will be opening at 155 East Beaver Creek Road, Unit 22 in early April. When Fish & Loaf opened in a Scarborough plaza in 2023, it quickly earned … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s matcha fixation is getting a full-on festival moment! Pretty Sweet Gelato has announced a Matcha Festival happening this weekend in partnership with Matcha House, promising freshly whisked matcha dirty drinks, seven premium matcha and hojicha gelato flavours, as well as an exclusive sampling kit featuring seven shades of matcha, each meant to showcase a … Continued
The “Chino” from Uncle Pete’s might be Toronto’s most controversial sandwich, but its brilliance is hard to deny. While a mozzarella arancini tucked into homemade focaccia sounds heavy, the dish is elevated by a crucial finishing touch: Rippah Chili Oil. Yet, like many of the city’s best culinary breakout stories, this one didn’t begin in … Continued
Spring has officially sprung in Toronto (finally!), and with it comes the long-awaited return of one of the city’s most beloved ice cream institutions: Tom’s Dairy Freeze. A local legend since 1969, Tom’s is back open for the season, and if you’ve got a soft spot for creamy swirls and nostalgic treats, this is your … Continued
If you thought snagging a Friday night reservation at Prime Seafood Palace was already a tough one, we have some bad news: it’s about to become impossible. Toronto’s Top Chef Canada Season 12 winner, Coulson Armstrong, just shared a “full circle” moment on Instagram — one that puts the popular steak and seafood restaurant in … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
One of Toronto’s prettiest dessert spots is no more. Delysées Luxury Desserts permanently closed its Yorkville boutique on Sunday, then posted a farewell message on Instagram on Monday. The former outpost at 161 Yorkville Ave., was known for serving the most elegant, modern French pastry creations for dine-in or takeout, along with cocktail pairings. “Yorkville, … Continued
If you walk through Yorkville or along College Street lately, you might have noticed that the vibe has shifted. For years, Toronto was the centre of the “glamour vegan” trend — the city that made watermelon sushi go viral and turned plant-based tacos into a standard downtown lunch. But in 2026, the mood around the … Continued
Toronto cafés used to be more predictable a couple of friendly baristas, some blueberry muffins under a glass dome and a soulful indie playlist playing in the background. Now take a walk down Ossington or through the Annex and instead of smell of espresso, you’re greeted with the scent of matcha and the sugary aroma … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
St. Patrick’s Day falls on Tuesday, March 17, this year, so no parade-weekend overflow but tons of places to throw back a Guinness or two. Whether you’re looking for a heritage tavern with live bands or a queer-friendly Village party with green beer from brunch onward, here are the top five Irish(-ish) spots to celebrate … Continued
If there isn’t enough reason to head to Prince Edward County, then perhaps you can be enticed by a new restaurant from chef Grant van Gameren. That’s right, the prominent restaurateur behind some of Toronto’s standout spots — Bar Isabel, Bar Raval, Martine’s Wine Bar and Michelin-starred Quetzal, to name just a few — is opening … Continued
Parenthood is a full-time show — art-covered fridges, impromptu dance parties, endless questions and sometimes cooking just isn’t on the agenda. This March Break, give yourself a break and treat the little ones to free meals at these Toronto restaurants offering special kids-eat-free deals. Barque Smokehouse A favourite for parents and kids, Barque Smokehouse is … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
One of Toronto’s most rarefied tasting-menu rooms, helmed by two of the world’s most esteemed chefs, appears to be entering a new era. The restaurant formerly known as LSL at 2066 Avenue Rd in North York is rebranding as Onze. “Onze means ‘eleven’ in French. 11 seats. 11 Moments,” the restaurant wrote as part of … Continued
